Stutchman Forensic Laboratory is operated by Gregg Stutchman and Steve Buller. Founded in 1992, our lab performs the following services, including (but not limited to): forensic analysis of audio and video recordings; voice enhancement from audio and video recordings; demultiplexing and image enhancement from security videos; preparation of still photos from video recordings; voice identification and comparison; forensic photography; photogrammetry; preparation of graphics, demonstrative evidence and trial exhibits; investigations relating to forensic issues. We provide forensic services to clients nationwide.

Background

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: New York Institute of Forensic Audio
Center for Sppech Technology, St. Petersburg, Russia
Audio Engineering Society
American College of Forensic Examiners
Inernational Association for Identification
Adobe Systems, Inc
Cognitech, Inc
Pacific Union college, Digital Media Center
California Association of Licensed Investigators
California District Attorney Investigators' Assn
National Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Nikon Camera Forensic Division
Forensic Imaging, Inc
Atlanta Legal Photography Service
Snader Video Solutions
Vision Engineering
JBR Technology
Tracer Technologies, Inc
Enhanced Audio, Inc
Kay Elemetrics
Anite Group, Inc
Evidence Photographers International Counsel, School of Evidence Photography
San Bernardino Sheriff's Dept, High Tech Crime Detail
San Francisco Police Department, Forensic video Unit
Jim Reames, FBI Special Agent in Charge of Audio Forensics, Retired
Eforensic, Inc


Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American College of Forensic Examiners
American board of Recorded Evidence (Advisory Committee Member)
Audio Enginering Society International
Evidence Photographers International Counsel
American society for Photogrammetry
California Association of Licensed Investigators
United states Association of Professinal Investigators
Los Angeles County Superior Court Panel of Experts

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Audio Video Forensics, the rest of the story - 1998 for CDIA Conference, San Jose, CA
A Guide to Understanding Audio and Video Forensics for CALI Conference, Reno, NV 2000
Uncovering the truth through recorded evidence for Insurance Fraud Investigators, Allied Ins., Sacramento, CA 2002

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Hundreds

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Audio and video forensic enhancement and analysis. Forensic photography

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Equal representation between plaintiffs and defendants

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Analysis of audio/video evidence, consulting, testing, reports, site inspections, testimony, trial exhibit preparation

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 150

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 150

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 150

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 200

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Mileage = $.40/mile
Transcription by staff = $40/hr

References

Jim Jones
1564 First St
Napa, CA 94559
707-252-8644
Tony Finkas
Honeychurch & Finkas
823 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-429-3111

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